Headset cord holder / Snik Llc

Title: Headset cord holder.Abstract: A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within the teeth of a zipper. In some embodiments the body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic and metal. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more of stamped metal and molded metal. In further embodiments, the body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, the body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord. ...

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This Patent Application is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/692,477 filed Jan. 22, 2010, and entitled “HEADSET CORD HOLDER”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, which is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/291,740, filed Nov. 12, 2008, and entitled “HEADSET CORD HOLDER,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, which claims priority to the U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/133,487, filed Jun. 27, 2008, entitled “HEADSET CORD HOLDER,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

Headset cords transmit signals from a source device, such as a music player or cell phone, to earphones being worn by a user. Although these cords are typically flexible and can be maneuvered out of the way by the user, such manipulation by the user can be inconvenient, and often inefficient, as the cords regularly find their way back into an undesired location.

SUMMARY

The present application is directed towards a headset cord holder used to affix a headset cord to clothing and/or other items. Any headset cord is able to be affixed, including a cord for an iPod, iPhone, or any other similar cell phone or MP3 or music player. The cord holder comprises a simple groove that is the diameter of a standard earphone cord but has an opening tight enough to hold the cord in place when it is pushed into the groove. This groove is able to be designed into or molded into a variety of items, including the teeth or handle of a zipper, that can be sewn to, pinned to, or clipped to clothing, bags and other items.

A first aspect of the present application is directed to a headset cord holder. The headset cord holder comprises a plurality of zipper teeth each having a body and a first groove built into one or more of the bodies configured to receive and releasably hold a cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic or metal. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of stamped metal or molded metal. Alternatively, each body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord. In some embodiments, the one or more additional grooves each have a different diameter. In some embodiments, the teeth comprise a first portion and a second portion, wherein each first body of the first portion has a first groove of a first diameter and each second body of the second portion has a second groove of a second diameter.

Another aspect of the present application is directed to a headset cord holder. The headset cord holder comprises a plurality of zipper teeth each having a body and a first groove built into one or more of the bodies configured to receive and releasably hold a cord, wherein the first groove within each body is aligned when the zipper teeth are zipped together. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic or metal. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of stamped metal or molded metal. Alternatively, each body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord. In some embodiments, the one or more additional grooves each have a different diameter. In some embodiments, the teeth comprise a first portion and a second portion, wherein each first body of the first portion has a first groove of a first diameter and each second body of the second portion has a second groove of a second diameter.

Yet another aspect of the present application is directed to a headset cord holder. The headset cord holder comprises a plurality of zipper teeth each having a body and a first groove built into one or more of the bodies configured to receive and releasably hold a cord, wherein the first groove within each body is aligned when the zipper teeth are zipped together, and the first groove within every other body is aligned when the zipper teeth are unzipped. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of rubber, plastic or metal. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more of stamped metal or molded metal. Alternatively, each body comprises molded plastic. In some embodiments, each body comprises one or more additional grooves configured to receive and releasably secure the headset cord. In some embodiments, the one or more additional grooves each have a different diameter. In some embodiments, the teeth comprise a first portion and a second portion, wherein each first body of the first portion has a first groove of a first diameter and each second body of the second portion has a second groove of a second diameter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into a shirt button in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into a zipper puller in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded onto the front face of a side squeeze buckle used on bags and packs in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into the surface of a plastic shirt snap in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 5A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into the outside of a clip for attachment to articles of clothing or bags in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 6A-C illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded onto a 3-bar webbing slider used on bags and packs in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A-D illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having a groove molded onto an adornment in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded onto an adornment that utilizes a magnetic attachment in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 9A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having two substantially parallel grooves in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 10A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having two intersecting grooves in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 11A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having three grooves in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates another embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded onto a slider used on bags and packs in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into a zipper puller in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord holder having one or more grooves molded into a zipper in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord having a groove molded into a body coupled with a sunglass lanyard in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord having a groove molded into a releasable clip coupled to a sports helmet in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 17A illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord having a groove molded into a piece of jewelry in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 17B illustrates a close-up view of an embodiment of a headset cord having a groove molded into a piece of jewelry in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 18 illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into an identifying surface in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 19A illustrates a cross sectional view of a headset cord holder having a groove molded into the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordance with some embodiments of the present application.

FIG. 19B illustrates an up-close front view of a headset cord holder having a groove molded in to the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordance with some embodiments of the present application.

How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREEservice from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Headset cord holder or other areas of interest.###

Data source: patent applications published in the public domain by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Information published here is for research/educational purposes only. FreshPatents is not affiliated with the USPTO, assignee companies, inventors, law firms or other assignees. Patent applications, documents and images may contain trademarks of the respective companies/authors. FreshPatents is not responsible for the accuracy, validity or otherwise contents of these public document patent application filings. When possible a complete PDF is provided, however, in some cases the presented document/images is an abstract or sampling of the full patent application for display purposes. FreshPatents.com Terms/Support -g2-0.1625

20121011|20120255146|headset cord holder|A headset cord holder comprises a body and a first groove built into the body configured to receive and releasably hold a headset cord. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In further embodiments, the body is integrally formed within |Snik-Llc